PURELL® and Ingestion

PURELL® Instant Hand Sanitizer is safe and effective when used as directed. To discourage misuse by ingestion, PURELL contains ingredients that impart an unpleasant taste, making it undesirable to drink.

Portion-controlled dispensing

PURELL is available in fully enclosed, portion-controlled dispensers that allow only a small portion of PURELL to be dispensed. High visibility and low dosage make misuse by ingestion both difficult and easily observed.

Consistent with best practices for all products used around children, always supervise PURELL use by children under six years of age or those whose judgement may be impaired.

Toxicologist evaluated

An independent toxicologist with an expertise in poison control and safety concluded that a child would not be exposed to a level of alcohol that would pose an adverse effect, including risk of alcohol poisoning or symptoms of inebriation from licking their hands after use of an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.